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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.42, 35,122.88 and 14,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.42, 35,122.88 and 14,122.64 is: 19,489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.42 : 35,122.88 = 14,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.42/35,122.88 = 14,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.42x = 35,122.88 × 14,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.42x = 496,027,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,027,543.78/25,451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.19

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